About Idea Genius
Empowering the Next Generation of Founders
We believe everyone with a great idea deserves the tools and guidance to turn it into reality—not just those with connections or capital.
Darryl Goodman
Founder & CEO
I've been in the trenches. I know what it's like to have a brilliant idea but feel completely lost on how to turn it into a real business. The sleepless nights. The endless Google searches. The paralyzing uncertainty about what to do next.
Early in my entrepreneurial journey, I spent months spinning my wheels—watching YouTube videos, reading startup books, and talking to anyone who would listen. I made every mistake in the book. Formed the wrong business entity. Built features nobody wanted. Wasted money on the wrong things at the wrong time.
"I built Idea Genius to be the guide I wish I had when I started—the experienced mentor in your pocket, available 24/7, without the $50,000 price tag."
After years of building products and working with founders at every stage, I realized there was a massive gap in the market. You could either spend thousands on consultants, waste months figuring it out yourself, or get lucky enough to know the right people.
Idea Genius changes that equation. It's the structured methodology, AI-powered tools, and step-by-step guidance that every first-time founder deserves—at a price that makes sense for someone who's just getting started.
Our Mission
To democratize entrepreneurship by giving every founder the tools, guidance, and confidence to launch successfully.
We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Your success shouldn't depend on whether you went to the right school, know the right people, or have the right bank account. Idea Genius levels the playing field—providing the same quality guidance that Silicon Valley founders get, available to everyone.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we build and every decision we make.
Action Over Theory
We prioritize doing over learning. Every feature we build helps you create something real, not just understand concepts.
Radical Accessibility
Great guidance shouldn't require great wealth. We're committed to keeping our platform affordable for founders at every stage.
Momentum Matters
Startups die from stagnation. Everything we build is designed to keep you moving forward, even when it's hard.
Proven Methods
Our methodology isn't invented—it's curated from what actually works. We stand on the shoulders of giants.
AI as Amplifier
AI doesn't replace human creativity—it amplifies it. Our tools enhance your thinking, not substitute for it.
Founders First
Every decision we make starts with one question: "Does this help founders succeed?" If not, we don't build it.
The Bigger Picture
Economic Liberation Through Entrepreneurship
Idea Genius is more than software. It's the first step in a larger mission to transform how people build wealth and create economic opportunity in their communities.
We envision a future where launching a startup isn't a privilege reserved for the few, but an accessible path for anyone with drive and determination. Where the knowledge gap between those with connections and those without is eliminated.
Every successful startup creates jobs, solves problems, and generates opportunity. By helping more founders succeed, we're not just building a business—we're building a movement.
Why We Built Idea Genius
The startup world has a knowledge gap problem. Here's how we're solving it.
The Information Problem
There's no shortage of startup advice online—there's too much. First-time founders drown in contradictory information, never knowing what applies to them or what order to do things in. We created a single source of truth with a clear path forward.
The Access Problem
Quality guidance has always been expensive and exclusive. Accelerators accept 1-2% of applicants. Consultants charge thousands. Mentors are hard to find. We built expert-level guidance that's available to anyone, anytime, at a fraction of the cost.
The Execution Problem
Most resources teach you what to do but leave you to figure out how. Courses end with "now go write your pitch deck" but don't help you actually write it. Our AI tools don't just explain—they help you create the actual deliverables.
The Organization Problem
Founders juggle dozens of tools—Notion for docs, Google Drive for files, Trello for tasks, ChatGPT for writing. Everything's scattered. We built one platform where everything lives together, connected and organized.
Our Journey
Building the platform we wish we had.
The Idea is Born
After years of helping friends and colleagues navigate the startup maze, the vision for Idea Genius crystallized: what if this guidance could be available to everyone?
Development Begins
Six months of intensive development, testing AI capabilities, refining the methodology, and building the platform from the ground up.
Platform Launch
Idea Genius launches publicly, bringing AI-powered startup guidance to founders everywhere. The journey is just beginning.
Growing the Movement
Expanding the platform, building community, and continuing our mission to democratize entrepreneurship for founders worldwide.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join hundreds of founders who are building their dreams with Idea Genius.